Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram named to 2018 NFL Pro Bowl

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram named to 2018 NFL Pro Bowl

Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram was initially snubbed from the Pro Bowl after he was not voted in via the fan vote. However, the NFL corrected the egregious error Tuesday in naming him to the annual all-star game.

Ingram was part of a dynamic pass-rushing duo with his counterpart Joey Bosa seeing his jersey and gloves retired in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for becoming the first player in NFL history to record 19 sacks in his first 20 games.

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The NFL has announced that Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram has been named to the Pro Bowl.

Ingram, the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September, will replace teammate Joey Bosa, who is unable to participate due to injury (finger).

The 2012 first-round pick tied his career high with 10.5 sacks, which were the sixth most in the AFC. In addition, the edge rusher finished with 56 tackles and 17 tackles for loss, which ranked third in the NFL. Ingram also recorded his first career touchdown on a 39-yard scoop-and-score against the Buffalo Bills.

Ingram helped the Chargers hold opponents to 17.0 points per game, which was the lowest for the organization since 1992 and was third in the league. Opposing quarterbacks had a difficult time throwing against the Chargers, as the 197.3 passing yards per game were the third-fewest in the NFL.

The 2018 Pro Bowl will be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on January 28.